Job Description

Behavioural SEN Teaching Assistant - Blackpool Secondary School

Long-Term Contract | Full-Time (5 Days a Week) | Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025

End Date: July 2026 (Academic Year Contract)

Location: Blackpool Secondary School

Are you an experienced, highly resilient, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant specialising in behavioural support?

A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team on a full-time, long-term contract for the full academic year. This vital role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and significant behavioural needs across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role: Making a Lasting Impact

This position is a crucial role within the school's dedicated Inclusion/SEN team, helping students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

  • Targeted Behavioural Support: Implement bespoke behaviour intervention plans and therapeutic strategies to de-escalate crisis situations and promote self-regulation among challenging pupils.

  • 1:1 and Small Group Work: Provide tailored academic, social, and emotional support to students with EHCPs, ensuring they can access the mainstream secondary curriculum.

  • Pastoral Care: Act as a consistent and trusted mentor, building strong, positive relationships with vulnerable students to improve their engagement and attendance.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, pastoral leaders, and external agencies to track progress and contribute to EHC Plan reviews.

  • Classroom Management: Assist teachers in managing the classroom environment effectively to maintain a safe and productive learning space.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant, recent experience supporting young people (aged 11-16) with challenging behaviour and/or SEMH needs is essential.

  • A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent vocational experience (e.g., Youth Worker, Care Worker).

  • Demonstrable knowledge of effective de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies (e.g., Team Teach is desirable).

  • Exceptional resilience, a calm demeanour, and a consistent, patient approach.

  • A firm commitment to the entire contract duration: November 2025 - July 2026.

The Contract

  • Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Academic Year Contract.

  • Hours: 5 days a week, term-time only.

  • Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025.

  • Salary: Competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience in specialist behavioural support.

Join a supportive secondary school environment where your expertise in behavioural support will truly make a difference every day.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your experience with SEMH/Behavioural support in a secondary setting to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com or click apply.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Long-term SEN TA (Behavioural) job in a Blackpool Secondary School. Full-time contract from Nov 2025 to Jul 2026. SEMH experience essential. Apply now! #BlackpoolSecondaryJobs